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THE SHOWBROADS Are Baaaaaaack! Get ready NYC and SF!
After their standing room/sold out debut November, these “dueling divas” are back to heat up the stage with their brassy belts, boa-ography & over the top comedic chops with and array of “showstopping number after showstopping number.” Arrangements/Musical Direction by seasoned composer Dana P. Rowe (Witches of Eastwick, Blackbeard, The Fix, and Zombie Prom). Dana leads a tight combo with Don Kelly (drums), Jim Piela (sax/clarinet) and Jamie Mohamadien (bass).
Read MoreCrystal City Makes NBC’s Best LGBTQ List 2019
“Perhaps no movie has ever addressed the LGBTQ community’s crystal meth epidemic as candidly as this vital documentary from young filmmaker Terrence Crawford.” ~ R.Kurt Osenlund for NBC News Crystal City has been included in NBC’s Best LGBTQ-inclusive TV shows and films of 2019 list, alongside Pose, Schitt’s Creek, Euphoria, Pain & Glory, and many…
Read MoreStockholm Production Photos by Mats Bäcker – The Witches of Eastwick
Beautiful production photos from our Stockholm production of The Witches of Eastwick (Häxorna i Eastwick) by legendary photographer, Mats Bäcker. The Witches of Eastwick (Häxorna i Eastwick) opened in Stockholm, Sweden on September 19th and will be extended until February 2020. (in Swedish!) Rachel Kavanaugh directs, Andrew Wright choreographs, Colin Richmond designs, Edward Af Sillén…
Read MoreAvery Sommers Rules The Laurie Beechman Theatre with FOR SENTIMENTAL REASONS
“It is appropriate that Avery Sommers wears a bejeweled gold headpiece around her upswept hair for her performance of “For Sentimental Reasons” because it looks rather like a crown, and Avery Sommers is showbusiness royalty. It is true that Ms. Sommers is not the most famous woman to tread the boards, but fame is not what makes royalty – style and survival do, tenacity and talent do, originality and individuality do, and these are the royal titles bestowed upon Avery Sommers by some otherworldly being or by Mother Nature herself. In simplest parlance: Avery Sommers is all the damn things.” ~ Stephen Mosher, Broadway World
Read MoreTHE SHOWBROADS leave them wanting more!
Blackbeard‘s unique immersive staging thrusts the audience entirely into the action like never before. Get an in-depth look at the inventive behind-the-scenes magic to launch a world premiere musical in this five-part series. Meet the writers, explore Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer’s vision and hoist the sails as the show takes off during the final dress rehearsal.
Read MoreBLACKBEARD SEMINARS: Into Legend We Sail – Captaining a New Musical
Blackbeard‘s unique immersive staging thrusts the audience entirely into the action like never before. Get an in-depth look at the inventive behind-the-scenes magic to launch a world premiere musical in this five-part series. Meet the writers, explore Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer’s vision and hoist the sails as the show takes off during the final dress rehearsal.
Read MoreBLACKBEARD June Premiere at Signature Theatre in VA
Set sail with the most infamous pirate of all time in a riotous, rowdy high-seas adventure from John Dempsey and Dana P. Rowe, the creators of The Witches of Eastwick, Brother Russia, Zombie Prom, and The Fix.
Read MoreWITCHES OF EASTWICK Premiere 19th of September 2019 in Stockholm
Beyond thrilled!! The Witches of Eastwick will be presented in Sweden (in Swedish!) beginning September 19th starring Peter Jöback. Rachel Kavanaugh directs, Andrew Wright choreographs, Colin Richmond designs, Edward Af Sillén Swedish directs, and the briliant Julian Bigg conducts. All star cast, led by Peter Jöback, Vanna Rosenberg, Nyakayo Shekoni, Linda Olsson, Sussie Eriksson, Jan…
Read MoreWest End Musicals We Hope Will Come to Broadway
From an article on Broadway Direct by Mark A. Robinson Pleased to be included in this Broadway wish list of musicals! The Witches of Eastwick This one goes back even further than We Will Rock You, opening in the West End in 2000. The Witches of Eastwick premiered to generally good reviews and enjoyed a…
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The renowned Mexican artist is at the center of Michael Aman and Dana P. Rowe’s new musical. Michael Aman, Dana P. Rowe, and Gustavo Zajac are at work on a new musical about renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The musical will receive a staged reading at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ 2019 Ignite! Festival…
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